The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer.

On today's show:
Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents.
Automakers have issued a stern warning to Canadian officials, as recent trade deals with Japan and the E.U. could mean bad things for Canada's car industry. David Adams, the CEO of Global Automakers Canada, pays us a visit.
Tech analyst Carmi Levy puts a wrap on this week's biggest Tech stories.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Neil Brodie and Sabrina Grover.
Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reacts to the Canadian Premiers who've been recently pushing for more control over Canada's immigration policy.
The Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest sporting event, is taking place tomorrow. Tim, a Newfoundlander himself, speaks with organizer Keith White about this year's festivities.

The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents.</li>
<li>Automakers have issued a stern warning to Canadian officials, as recent trade deals with Japan and the E.U. could mean bad things for Canada's car industry. David Adams, the CEO of Global Automakers Canada, pays us a visit.</li>
<li>Tech analyst Carmi Levy puts a wrap on this week's biggest Tech stories.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Neil Brodie and Sabrina Grover.</li>
<li>Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reacts to the Canadian Premiers who've been recently pushing for more control over Canada's immigration policy.</li>
<li>The Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest sporting event, is taking place tomorrow. Tim, a Newfoundlander himself, speaks with organizer Keith White about this year's festivities.</li>
</ul>

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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Counting down to the August 1st trade deal deadline

The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War.

On today's show:
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operation in Iran shows no sign of ending.
Vassy speaks with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar about the Carney government's record on deporting members of the IRGC living in Canada.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Iran includes American tech giants on their list of new targets.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
CTV film critic Richard Crouse joins us with a recap of the 2026 Oscars.
Pedro Antunes from the Conference Board of Canada dissects today's inflation report, and what it potentially means for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.

The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operation in Iran shows no sign of ending.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar about the Carney government's record on deporting members of the IRGC living in Canada.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Iran includes American tech giants on their list of new targets.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>CTV film critic Richard Crouse joins us with a recap of the 2026 Oscars.</li>
<li>Pedro Antunes from the Conference Board of Canada dissects today's inflation report, and what it potentially means for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.</li>
</ul>

February inflation cools to 1.8%

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Prime Minister Carney has announced a $35 billion investment for Arctic Defense and Northern infrastructure. Retired General Tom Lawson drops by with his instant analysis.
A growing trend of heavily indebted sellers is derailing home purchases in Canada. We dig deeper with Ron Butler, a Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage.
March Break travel trends with travel expert Barry Choi.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Sebastian Skamski is a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Kim Wright is the Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies. Both join Amanda for today's edition.

Topic 1: It's been 365 days since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister, a role that he kept last Spring after Canadian voters re-elected the Liberals. What are some of the highs and lows during his tenure, and does the good outweigh the bad?

Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be making a series of American stops in the coming days. Detroit, Houston, and New York made the list. However, there is no sign of Washington. What can Poilievre accomplish during his U.S. trip?

Topic 3: In just 2 weeks, the NDP will assemble in Winnipeg for a party convention, where a new leader will be chosen. What does the future look like for Canada's New Democrats?

Topic 4: Do you feel the patriotic urge to boycott U.S. travel?

Topic 5: The Oscars are this weekend! Will you be watching? Do you care?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney has announced a $35 billion investment for Arctic Defense and Northern infrastructure. Retired General Tom Lawson drops by with his instant analysis.</li>
<li>A growing trend of heavily indebted sellers is derailing home purchases in Canada. We dig deeper with Ron Butler, a Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage.</li>
<li>March Break travel trends with travel expert Barry Choi.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Sebastian Skamski is a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Kim Wright is the Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies. Both join Amanda for today's edition.
Topic 1: It's been 365 days since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister, a role that he kept last Spring after Canadian voters re-elected the Liberals. What are some of the highs and lows during his tenure, and does the good outweigh the bad?
Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be making a series of American stops in the coming days. Detroit, Houston, and New York made the list. However, there is no sign of Washington. What can Poilievre accomplish during his U.S. trip?
Topic 3: In just 2 weeks, the NDP will assemble in Winnipeg for a party convention, where a new leader will be chosen. What does the future look like for Canada's New Democrats?
Topic 4: Do you feel the patriotic urge to boycott U.S. travel?
Topic 5: The Oscars are this weekend! Will you be watching? Do you care?

Free For All Friday

The dust has settled on Parliament Hill after a fourth member of the opposition crossed the floor to join the Carney Liberals. The first instance happened just 4 months ago. Vassy checks in with James Maloney, the Chair of the Liberal Caucus.

On today's show:
Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, delves into the global energy markets in the wake of the Iran War.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How to avoid a case of 'A.I. Brain Fry' in the workplace.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
Vassy speaks with Dara Calleary, Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection, about the present-day relationship between Canada and Ireland.
The latest developments on Canada's response to the war in Iran.

The dust has settled on Parliament Hill after a fourth member of the opposition crossed the floor to join the Carney Liberals. The first instance happened just 4 months ago. Vassy checks in with James Maloney, the Chair of the Liberal Caucus.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, delves into the global energy markets in the wake of the Iran War.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How to avoid a case of 'A.I. Brain Fry' in the workplace.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Dara Calleary, Ireland&rsquo;s Minister for Social Protection, about the present-day relationship between Canada and Ireland.</li>
<li>The latest developments on Canada's response to the war in Iran.</li>
</ul>

Counting down to the August 1st trade deal deadline

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